Neonates Who Are Breast-Fed Are Able to Remember and Recognize

question 51

Multiple Choice

Neonates who are breast-fed are able to remember and recognize their mother's unique smell. What does this illustrate?

• A) Imitation
• B) Memory
• C) Object permanence
• D) Deferred imitation

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Definitions:

Gray Matter

A major component of the central nervous system consisting of neuron cell bodies, dendrites, and unmyelinated axons, associated with processing and cognition.

Myelinated Axons

Nerve fibers covered with myelin, a protective sheath that enhances the speed and efficiency of electrical signal transmission in the nervous system.

Local Potential

Small changes in membrane potential that are crucial in the propagation of nerve impulses and can lead to an action potential if they reach a certain threshold.

Depolarization Event

A temporary change in a cell's membrane potential, making it more positive, typically associated with the initiation of nerve impulses or muscle contractions.